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Archive for November, 1968

Nov 5, 1968

Bruce Swander

“At 1155h, A has 1-WIA(unkn), litter, from a sniper from across the river.  At 1520h, A has another WIA(unkn), snake-bite while in the water.  Snake found, and determined it was nonpoisonous.  ”””

Nov 6, 1968

Bruce Swander

“At 1045h, C has 2-WIA’s(unkn), 1-litter, sniper fire from across the river again.  At 1105h, C has another WIA(unkn), litter.  During one of these incidents we know that one of the men is SP4 Paul Maleszewski (C Co) – as he is reported DOW early the next morning.  No details are given on the 1105h [...]

Nov 7, 1968

Bruce Swander

Maleszewski had DOW sustained.  B Co goes opcon to 5/60.  E reports 1-WIA(unkn) due to scorpion bite and is dusted off.

Nov 10, 1968

Firebase Moore

Battalion moves to FSB Moore

Nov 10, 1968

BEARCAT I

Battalion sized operation near Cai Nua.  Alpha makes first contact.

Nov 16, 1968

Bruce Swander

“At 1740h, Sgt James Deschenes (D Co) is WIA by gunshot wound, serious, needs blood.  At 1750h, he is reported KIA.”

Nov 22, 1968

Bruce Swander

“Early in the morning, FSB Moore reports a large storm – 65 knots, heavy rain.  At 0540, A makes contact, no casualties.  At 1950h, C reports they have 3-WIA(unkn) and 1-KIA, Pfc Leroy Hoffman (C Co) when an RPG hit a 2/47 APC they were in.  2/47 also has 1-WIA(Miczeus) and 1-KIA (Sgt Kenneth Underwood). [...]

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